We believe it’s time for a more open conversation about death, dying and funerals.
In this blog, we give practical advice and ideas to help you if you are arranging a funeral or experiencing bereavement; answer your frequently asked questions/FAQs; and share stories, interviews and opinions.
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Choosing the right floral arrangement for a funeral can feel overwhelming, especially if you barely know your daffodils from your dahlias. Here are our top ten ideas to inspire you, from choosing eco-friendly living flowers to raiding your very own vegetable patch.
Humans aren’t the only species to have death rituals. In fact, they happen all across the animal kingdom. Here are five of the most fascinating examples, from mother giraffes to clever crows.
Freddie Young reflects on more than fifty years working at Lambeth’s cemeteries and crematoria, the impact of the job on his life and the questions he gets asked about his work.
Office manager, Sarah Bax, is leading Poppy’s effort to become an accredited B Corp. Here, she explains what’s inspired us to take this step, the difference it’s already making to how we do business — and what being a B Corp actually means.
While black hearses are traditionally associated with funerals, they will not be to everyone’s taste. Here are six creative alternatives to traditional black hearses — from campervans to your very own car —which could better reflect the personality or interests of the person who has died.
Poppy’s began in 2012 with a vision to empower and support people to have better experiences of funerals by making informed choice and gentle, thoughtful care the norm. Since then, we’ve been privileged to have supported so many people.